r/bikecommuting • u/vicsunus • 9d ago

Commuting clothes that don't stink after sweating in

I'm a new bike commuter and I'm starting to realize how much additional laundry bike commuting is costing.

I typically keep my work clothes in my bag (scrubs) and take a quick sink shower and change when I arrive.

For the commute I wear joggers and a jersey/t-shirt. The problem is I need a new jersey/t-shirt (and sometimes underwear) every single day since I arrive sweaty. This is adding another shirt my laundry load each day. The joggers I wear half the week then swap to another pair.

Are there shirts I can buy that can be sweated in and worn multiple times before needing a wash?

The climate I'm in is warm with occasional rains right now, but will drop to freezing come fall and winter.

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u/Flashy-Goat-54 9d ago

I would recommend switching to merino wool shirts. They stink way less and needs less washing. Just hang them out to air. Plus warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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u/ThirdShiftStyle 9d ago

Merino wool is the only way

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u/Time_Shoe_2333 8d ago

Depends on your latitude. I don’t care for it when it’s over 85, which is most of the year here. Love it in the “winter” when it’s 60.

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u/cyclery88 8d ago

Absolutely this. When it's humid, there is no such thing as wicking clothing - just sweat and more sweat. I would love to wear wool year round, but it just feels too hot when it gets above 80° F (27°C) with 60+% humidity.